Back Squats

Do 9 sets of Back Squats resting 2-3 minutes between sets, with the following rep scheme for max unbroken reps in set 9:

  • Set 1 – 5 reps
  • Set 2 – 5 reps
  • Set 3 – 4 reps
  • Set 4 – 3 reps
  • Set 5 – 2 reps
  • Set 6 – 2 reps
  • Set 7 – 1 rep
  • Set 8 – 1 rep
  • Set 9 – Max Unbroken Reps @ bodyweight (one full breathing cycle at the top of the lift – exhale, inhale, brace and descend – once more rest is taken at the top, the set is over)

Results:  115-135-155-185-205-225-235-240lbs/109kg (new 1RM!).  For the last set 10 reps @ 165lbs.

Weighted Dips and Toes to Bar then Pullups, BJs and KBS

AMRAP in 16 minutes of (adapted from Atomic CF “Call me an Uber”)

  • 5 x Strict Pullups
  • 10 x Box Jumps
  • 15 x Kettlebell Swings

Then EMOM for 12 minutes

  • Even Round – 5 x Weighted Dips
  • Odd Round – 5 x Strict Toes to Bar

Results:  Metcon 7 rounds plus 3 Pullups.

Dumbbell Snatches, Burpees, Toes to Bar and HRPU then Core Work

AMRAP in 13 minutes of (another CF New England WOD)

  • 50 x Dumbbell Snatches (R+L)
  • 40 x Burpees
  • 20 x Toes to Bar
  • 10 x Hand Release Pushups

Then for total reps, 8 rounds of 20/10 Tababtas (4 minutes)

  • Mountain Climbers (R+L=1)

Then

  • 30 x Russian Twists Total (R+L=1)

Results:  Metcon 1 rounds plus 25 reps.  Mountain Climbers  110 reps.

 

Push Press then Handstand Pushups, Pushups, Dips and Double Unders

Crossfit Invictus WOD from May 7, 2018.

Take 20 minutes and work up to a 1RM of Push Press

Then AMRAP in 10 minutes of

  • 5 x HSPU
  • 10 x Dips
  • 15 x Pushups
  • 30 x Double Unders

Results:  Push Press 3×95,3×115,2×135,2×145,1×155,1×165,1x170lbs.  Metcon 3 rounds plus 1 rep.

Deadlift and Kettlebell Swings then Power Snatch and Toes to Bar

Format was inspired form CFI workout from May 4, 2018 but changed to match what I wanted to do.

  • 15 x Deadlift
  • Rest 15-20 seconds
  • Max Reps Kettelbell Swings in 60 seconds
  • Rest 2 minutes
  • 10 x Deadlift
  • Rest 15-20 seconds
  • Max Reps Strict KBS in 60 seconds
  • Rest 2 minutes
  • 5 x Deadlift
  • Rest 15-20 seconds
  • Max Reps Strict KBS in 60 seconds

Then against a 2 minute running clock do AMRAP of

  • 5 x Power Snatch @ 80lbs
  • 10 x Toes to Bar

Rest 2 minutes between sets for a total of 4 sets.

Results:  Really hard on the forearms. Deadlifts and Kettlebell Swings – 160lbs/34reps, 185lbs/27reps, 205lbs/25reps.  Metcon 28reps, 23reps, 23reps, 22reps.